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Purple-throated Mountain Gem (female)

Purple-throated Mountain Gem (female)

Taken in Costa Rica these tiny birds very rarely sit for any length of time. This was one of those rare moments.

Taken in Costa Rica these tiny birds very rarely sit for any length of time. This was one of those rare moments.
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NIKON D610

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 800 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 4200/10

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Apr, 2017

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Contest Finalist in Just Hummingbirds Photo Contest

Contest Finalist in Hummingbirds Photo Contest

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Beautiful!!

Amazing shot!

Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Hummingbirds Photo Contest!

Great shot. Good timing and blur

Outstanding shot, wonderful composition. Congratulations!

Awesome capture !!

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